So I found out the wire that was installed to go from my alternator to my voltage regulator is small as hell!! (probably 16/14 gauge). So Will and myself, along with Chris, think maybe the wire isn't thick enough to carry proper voltage. Will told me the stock gauge is 8, and I have some factory alternator wire laying around. So i'm gonna wire that in there instead and see what kind of differance it makes. At any rate, it's gonna be good to have a thicker wire in there anyways. Does this seem like this could explain my issue? I'll keep everyone posted reguardless.

 

From what you told me, that same 16ga wire is the only connection from the alternator to the battery, right? And thats TWO 8ga (I think) wires from the factory.

 

ya. Problem is, that the wire gauge will be limited to the clip size of the voltage regulator. Ya know?. I have an idea tho. Ilm gonna try something tomorrow. Didnt get a chance to even touch my car today

 

What about your alternator? I actually thought my electrical system had died recently, but it was a loose wire. A little more elbow grease next time I connect stuff I guess.

 

if you have a dsm... check the alternator.. the diodes like to go bad and cause all kinds of voltage and overcharge issues. and end up frying a lot of stuff. mine killed batteries ecu's ect.

i went though 4 alternators from advance auto and finally got a good one in the end.

 

i didnt mention it because alotof people know the issues i'm going through. But it's not the alternator, i have an aftermarket voltage regulator because i eliminated my factory ecu. I need to figure out why the regulator isnt supplying enough voltage. Its just wired into the incorrect wires. Thanks to Dave, the problem should be fixed tomorrow. Just have to go over some diagrams for using a regulator other then factory. Thanks for all the input tho!

 

PROBLEM FIXED!!!!!! Thanks to Dave.

Car still only stays between 11.6 - 12.2 volts tho.

 

So what did you change to "fix it''?

 

that wire that you had me put to the battery went to another wire going from my alternator to my fuse box. Dave sent me a link on installing the regulator on a 420a. He's been helping me out alot.